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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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